OK, I’ve heard of this going on at weddings these days — in order to save money, couples order a fake cake — that is, a beautifully decorated wedding cake made of Styrofoam on the inside, and fondant or icing on the outside. Reception guests get to ogle the cake, but they don’t get to [...]
Oh my. I am so happy when I find a photo gallery of spectacular wedding cake creations and I just found New York Magazine’s latest batch — hot off the press for summer 2010. Here’s a sneak peek below (some of my favorites) but for the entire designer collection, click here.
If you’re a fan of TV Food Network’s “Challenge,” you’re already acquainted with Jason Ellis, who owns Cakes by Jay here on Long Island. He’s become a TV star since taking on numerous challenges. And he creates amazing wedding cakes! So if you’re getting married on Long Island and you want a custom-made, spectacular [...]
OK, got some time? Sit back and take a peek at some of the cake disasters on this blog, http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com. Some are bona fide wedding cakes gone horribly wrong, like the one below. Seriously, this was someone’s wedding cake. Others are regular cakes — also gone horribly wrong somehow. Either way, this is a fun [...]
Do you use Martha for wedding planning? I enjoy reading Martha Stewart Weddings for unique ideas that I can share here. So I just found their 50 Great Wedding Cakes feature, which is a photo roundup of various wedding cakes. Now, most of the cakes are superb, but some of the ones listed are … [...]
Looking to add a touch of glitter and glitz to your Long Island wedding reception? Check out Toppers with Glitz, as seen in We TV “Platinum Weddings” and “Disney’s Dream Weddings.” Single letters start at $99 (4″), 3 piece monograms are $225, and accessories (server sets, flutes, bouquet letters, etc) are $99 and under.
I love finding new Long Island wedding businesses! And if you’re looking for a different sort of cake for your shower, bachelorette party and wedding, check out new to Long Island Pastry Girl Cakes, founded recently by Alissa Levine, pastry chef and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. Pastry Girl Cakes creates custom-made cakes [...]
I’m frequently asked for recommendations for Long Island bakeries that do outstanding and unique wedding cakes. So to help you start your search for quality bakers, take a look at our Best Picks page here, where Long Island wedding planners recommend their top sources.
Cupcakes add a unique touch to bridal showers and weddings, but for added elegance, look at these beautiful cupcake wrappers by Bella Cupcake Couture. Each design is printed with soy inks on recycled paper — custom designs and logos are also available. Here are two great options for wedding cupcakes, in silver and black: And [...]
If you want to make heads turn at your wedding, do it with an outstanding custom-made wedding cake. Madame Butterfly Cakes in Babylon Village sets the bar high when it comes to creating amazing wedding cakes based on your exact tastes and desires. And we welcome them wholeheartedly today as our new sponsor!
